Chaka

by Chaka Khan

Chaka cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 12 October 1978
  • Label: Warner Bros.
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 43:33
  • Community rating: 3.86/5 from 4 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Solidifying her status as a superstar outside of Rufus, Khan's solo debut is propelled entirely by the legendary, Ashford & Simpson-penned anthem "I'm Every Woman". The Arif Mardin production perfectly marries soaring disco orchestration with her unparalleled, powerhouse R&B vocals.

Genres

Descriptors: rhythmic, melodic, party, funky, soulful, vocal, ballad, groove-laden

Tracklist

  1. I'm Every Woman (4:09)
  2. Love Has Fallen on Me (4:55)
  3. Roll Me Through the Rushes (4:43)
  4. Sleep on It (4:21)
  5. Life Is a Dance (4:21)
  6. We Got the Love (With George Benson) (3:29)
  7. Some Love (5:52)
  8. A Woman in a Man's World (3:58)
  9. The Message in the Middle of the Bottom (4:17)
  10. I Was Made to Love Him (3:23)

Credits

  • Chaka Khan - primary artist, backing vocals, backing vocals, arranged by, vocals, written-by
  • George Piros - lacquer cut by
  • Frederick Buldrini - strings
  • Gene Bianco - strings, harp
  • George Marge - strings, flute [alto]
  • Guy Lumia - strings
  • Harold Kohon - strings
  • Jesse Levy - strings, cello

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